Where does “camēlopardalis” come from?
camēlopardalis (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek καμηλοπάρδαλις, from Ancient Greek κάμηλος, from Proto-Semitic gamal-.
camēlopardalis (Latin): A giraffe, camelopard
Definitions
- A giraffe, camelopard
Ancestry of “camēlopardalis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | καμηλοπάρδαλις | giraffe |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κάμηλος | camel |
| 3 | Proto-Semitic | gamal- | — |